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Full bed linen, duvets and pillows are included within the tariff. Free cots and highchairs are available on request.

All nationalities and children are welcome to stay at the self-catering Lakeland Lodge.

Full gas central heating in all rooms and electricity included within the tariff rates. Windows are newly double glazed in Lakeland Lodge.

The entire Lakeland Lodge is situated within a spacious Victorian Lakeland Cumbrian sunlit five-bedroom Lakeland Lodge accommodating up to 13 people. Lakeland Lodge has double glazed large dual aspect bay windows with views overlooking Claife Heights and Sheriff's Walk Woods in Windermere leading through the woods down to the shores of Lake Windermere.

Lakeland Lodge is midway between the two Lakeland villages of Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere close to all amenities and shops and to Windermere railway, bus and coach stations and Carlisle Airport.

Lakeland Lodge is within easy 5 minutes strolling distance of villages, woods, and lakeshores and countless trails, moor land and fells with all the amenities the Lake District National Park has to offer. Holiday activities include painting, riding, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, cycling, mountain biking, golfing and fell walking, or leisurely strolls beside the world-renowned Lake Windermere, the marina and steamer piers at Bowness-on-Windermere. A visit to the Lake District is not complete without a cruise on Lake Windermere, where boats can also be hired. Bicycles and tandems are available for hire in Windermere next to Windermere Railway Station, bus and coach station where trains, buses and coaches travel to Carlisle Airport.

The many visitor attractions nearby include Beatrice Potter's home and museum. Brockhole Visitors' Centre, Lake Aquarium at Lakeside at Newby Bridge is close by. Countless National Trust historical houses abound in this fascinating area with Blackwell, Holker Hall in Cartmel, Sizergh Castle, and Levens Hall to name but a few. The home of William Wordsworth, the poet is at Dove Cottage and William Wordsworth’s museum both close by in the Lakeland village of Grasmere with John Ruskin's elegant home at Brantwood and museum are both nearby in the Lakeland village of Coniston by Lake Coniston. Alfred Wainwright demonstrated his great love of the Lake District by his many feted walks on his much-loved Cumbrian Fells as he portrayed in his numerous celebrated illustrated travel guidebooks about UNESCO World Heritage designated Lake District National Park in Cumbria, North West England.

The self-catering Lakeland Lodge in Windermere in the World Heritage Lake District provides access by means of the nearby A591 to the market towns of Kendal and A65 to Kirby Lonsdale. Close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and nearby to the M6 motorway to: Scotland, Carlisle, Penrith, and Lancaster (leading to the Port of Heysham with sailings to the Isle of Man with sailings to the Cities of Belfast in Northern Ireland and to Dublin in Southern Ireland).

Lakeland Lodge is close to the M6 motorway to Preston, Manchester and Birmingham and nearby A1 motorway to the Cities of: Newcastle, Sunderland, York and Leeds.

Windermere bus and coach stations and Windermere railway station, Oxenholme railway station and Kendal station are all close by with mainline rail connections to: Scotland's Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports, the Lake District's Carlisle Airport, Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster, Preston, Manchester, Manchester Airport, Liverpool, Liverpool Airport, North Wales and South Wales, London and to all the major London Airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City and channel sea ports, major rail stations and Euro Tunnel rail services to all over Europe and beyond.

Arrival times travelling to Windermere, Cumbria is as follows:

Carlisle Airport (CAX): 57 miles (91 kilometres)

time by road 1 hour 11 minutes.

Blackpool Airport: 61 miles (99 kilometres)

time by road 1 hour 05 minutes.

Edinburgh Airport: 161 miles (258 kilometres)

time by road 2 hours 56 minutes.

Glasgow Airport: 147 miles (236 kilometres)

time by road 2 hours 43 minutes.

Heathrow Airport: 269 miles (431 kilometres)

time by road 4 hours 26 minutes.

Manchester Airport: 90 miles (141 kilometres)

time by road 1 hour 38 minutes.

Port of Heysham: 35 miles (96 kilometres)

time by road 52 minutes.

Train Times to Lakeland Lodge in Windermere is as follows:

From London Euston Railway Station: 3 hours 30 minutes.

From Eurostar London Kings Cross Railway Station: 3 hours 40 minutes.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is available outside Kendal Railway Station.

Cabs and taxis are available outside all bus and train station.

Bedrooms

6 Bedrooms

Sleeps 13

Property Manager

Catharine Dowsett.

Member Since 2012

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Nov 19, 2018

About Catharine Dowsett.

I enjoy travelling having lived in England, Scotland and Wales. After leaving University, I travelled the world. I enjoy sightseeing, photography, walking, climbing and meeting people and since I have lived in the Lake District I have met many people from around the world. I enjoy reading spy novels, listening to jazz and listening to rhythm and blues, going to the cinema, attending concerts in Manchester, and eating out in the many local local fresh food Cumbrian restaurants. The property situate within the Lake District National Park awarded UNESCO World Heritage status on Sunday 09 July 2017 by UNESCO, while Hadrian's Wall, just North of Carlisle, celebrated 30 years as a World Heritage site.

Catharine Dowsett. purchased this House in 1999

Why Catharine Dowsett. chose Windermere

The entire spacious Lodge sleeps 13 people in five bedrooms with two bathrooms with all bed linen provided. The Lodge is centrally heated throughout with no additional heating charges. The Lodge is within 5 minutes easy walking distance to all local amenities in Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere. The Lodge is within 5 minutes easy walking distance to all local amenities and overlooks Sheriff Walk Woods with pathways leading down to the shores of Lake Windermere. There is public transport and there is no need for a car as the public transport provides access throughout the World Heritage Lake District National Park in Cumria.
The West Coast Virgin Railway line from mainline railway station London, Euston to Oxenholme The Lake District takes approximately 3 hours. The Virgin train continues to Glasgow and Edinburgh in Scotland. At Oxenholme The Lake District railway station you stay on the platform opposite to catch the Northern train to Windermere, which takes 30 minutes.
If travelling by car to Windermere, please leave the M6 Motorway at junction 36 and take the A590 / A591 towards Kendal and Windermere and continue following the A591 to Windermere by-passing the market town of Kendal. Approaching Windermere take the first left into the village by Windermere Railway Station. Follow the road through Windermere Village and proceed down Lake Road (A5074) towards Bowness-on-Windermere.
The Lodge's bus route 599 takes you directly to Grasmere village and to Wordsworth's Cottage and there are bus connections, which allows travel all over the Lake District National Park. There are numerous taxi and cab companies located at Windermere Railway Station and the surrounding areas. There is also a Mountain Goat bus, which operates from Windermere. From Bowness-on-Windermere Marina, you can catch a ferry to take you near to Grasmere. Bus 555 goes to Keswick, Kendal and to Lancashire Bus Stations with bus connections to Morecambe and Blackpool's long sandy beaches.

What makes this House unique

The entire relaxing Lodge has newly installed double glazed windows throughout installed January 2016. Free British Telecom Broadband Infinity Internet connection 9 - 10 megabytes and free BT Vision with free BT Sports Channels. The Lodge is within 5 minutes easy walking distance to Lake Windermere, with a pathway opposite Lakeland Lodge leading through Sheriff Walk Woods to the shores of Lake Windermere.
Within a 5-minute walk in either direction there are churches, banks, post offices, restaurants, cafes, coffee / tea shops, wine bars, tapas bars, pubs, inns, hotels, independent specialist shops, supermarkets, boutiques, libraries, theatres, cinemas, internet computer shops, art galleries, museums and sports centres. Windermere, Oxenholme and Kendal railway, bus and coach stations are close by with local buses travelling throughout the World Heritage Lake District National Park in Cumbria in North West England in the United Kingdom.
Lakeland Lodge provides access by means of the nearby A591 to the market towns of Kendal and A65 to Kirby Lonsdale. Close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and nearby to the M6 motorway to Scotland, Carlisle, Penrith, and Lancaster (leading to the Port of Heysham with sailings to the Isle of Man with sailings to the Cities of Belfast in Northern Ireland and to Dublin in Southern Ireland). The M6 motorway to Preston, Manchester and Birmingham and nearby A1 motorway to the Cities of Newcastle, Sunderland, York, and Leeds. Windermere bus station and Windermere railway station, Oxenholme railway station and Kendal station are all close by with mainline rail connections to: Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports, Carlisle Airport, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster, Preston, Manchester, Manchester Airport, Liverpool, Liverpool Airport, North Wales and South Wales, London and to all the major London Airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City and channel sea ports, major rail stations and Euro Tunnel rail services to all of Europe.

Amenities

Internet

Fireplace

TV

Satellite or Cable

Children Welcome

Parking

Heater

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath

Ground Floor

Bathroom 2 : toilet, tub, shower, Restricted headheight over bath.

First Floor

Toilet & Wash hand basin: toilet, Wash hand basin with toilet.

Second Floor

Bathroom 1.: toilet, combination tub/shower, shower

Two bathrooms, and a separate toilet. The first bathroom on the second floor and the second bathroom on the ground floor. Please note the second bathroom has restricted headroom over the bath. In the second bathroom there is a handheld shower nozzle.

Outside

Suitability

Long-term Renters Welcome

Pool / Spa

Spa Whirlpool

Notes

The Lodge has newly installed double glazed windows throughout The Lodge's has newly installed double glazed windows throughout the Lodge installed January 2016 and the interior and exterior repainted July 2017.
There are numerous hotels with jacuzzi, swimming pools and fitness rooms in Windermere and in Bowness-on-Windermere. There are sporting centres in Windermere, Ambleside and in Kendal.
There is an open-top bus, which stops outside The Lodge, which travels directly, a three-minute ride away to the steamer piers at Bowness-on-Windermere, connecting with other boat routes and bus routes travelling around the Lake District National Park.
Windermere’s Goodly Dale Health Centre very close to the property and Westmorland General Hospital is in Kendal.
Windermere Police Station is a two-minute walk away it is a very safe neighbourhood.
Windermere railway, bus and coach stations are one mile away with rail and bus/coach connections to all over the United Kingdom.

House Rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.

5 Reviews

Very Good4/5

1 - 5 of 5

We had a lovely stay here and the bed is very comfortable ,the place is very clean and warm.

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Anna L.

We had a lovely time staying here,the place was clean and warm.

Submitted Apr 28, 2018

Good location

4/5

Stayed Aug 2017

MRS d.U.K.

The property was in a good position. Everything you need is available.

Owner answered all questions promptly & refunded deposit quickly.

Please be careful of the drawer handles in 1st floor kitchen, they are low & very sharp, a couple of our party received nasty injuries so we kept the children out of the kitchen & dining room which has same unit. A shame we couldn't access garage bedroom. Bins also difficult to access.

Enough bathroom/toilet facilities.

Overall, we had a super family get together & really would recommend this property to anyone.

Submitted Aug 31, 2017

Owner's Response:

The kitchen oak cupboard handles have been replaced following your feedback.

There is no garage bedroom listed, however, there is a single bedroom via the stone walled courtyard patio garden, and the 5-lever security key was provided on the key ring.

The refuse bins have been relocated following your feedback.

I am pleased to hear your family enjoyed your short break in The Lodge, Windermere.

Could've been better

2/5

Stayed Jul 2017

Chris M.

The property was nice; large and clean although the floor in the ground floor bedroom was the most uneven I have ever seen. Hard to walk across if u manage to get the door open. The location was good for easy access to the lake and the bars and restaurants but it did seem strange that we were not allowed to park in the large drive so instead just had to find a parking spot on the road. This was a little unusual.

The property was well set up but the downstairs bathroom was squeezed under the stairs so the bath was pretty much unusable. Also, there was one light switch with about 20 switches that were very difficult to work out. The outside space was disappointingly small.

The most disappointing thing was the landlord. She was very passive aggressive in prior communications and was quite put out that we had asked to pay extra money for a late check out. The email declining our request was unnecessarily adverarial.

As said, the place was large and nice but the overall experience was poor and I won't be returning.

Submitted Aug 21, 2017

Owner's Response:

The ground floor bedroom oak wood floor was not as described by the guest and the entrance door to the ground floor bedroom opens easily.

The guests were clearly informed via email and by the listing as to the exact location and where to park for free. There was no necessity to look for free parking as free parking is available at the property.

The guests saw all the images on the listing and the listing clearly states on the website that there is restricted headroom in the ground floor bathroom.

The ground floor bathroom is functional with a toilet, wash hand basin and a full length bath with a handheld shower nozzle spray.

The light switches are on the ground floor hallway wall and switch on all the downstairs lighting. It is quite simple to switch on the lights. There is not 20 light switches as incorrectly stated by the guest in her feedback.

The stone wall courtyard patio garden is clearly shown in images on the listing.

The housekeeper answered all questions that the guest asked replying to all the guest's emails in a polite courteous manner. The guest is malicious in her suggestions about the housekeeper's manner.

The guests where given one and 1/2 hours extra from the original check out time to vacate the property. The housekeeper was quite happy to accede to the guests' request for a late check out. Again, the guest is again being malicious in her accusation.

The guest contradicts herself by saying the property is small and then saying the property is "large and nice". The property includes 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 1 separate dining room, 2 breakfast kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 1 separate toilet and a stone walled courtyard garden.

Her perception over her weekend was evidently connected with her family and friends and nothing to do with the property, location or the UNESCO World Heritage Lake District. It is unfair and unwarranted o blame the property due to the guest's poor experiences with her relationships with her husband, family and friends over the weekend.

Centrally located to numerous places around Windermere

4/5

Stayed Jun 2017

Rebecca S.

The property was clean and tidy upon arrival. There was adequate room for all 10 guests to spread out, and not feel tight for space.

I would add that the cutlery cupboard could do with a really good sort out, but we eventually found everything we needed.

It would be nice if a small welcome book could be left at the property, just taxi firms, restaurant recommendations etc.

The house was centrally located to numerous places we needed to visit, Windermere, Stavely etc.

I would definitely stay with a big group again.

Submitted Jul 10, 2017

Owner's Response:

There is a welcome book with a metal file providing information for buses, trains and cab companies with pamphlets and literature of all visitor attractions in the Lake District National Park ENESCO World Heritage site.

A fantastic location, homely accommodation and a wonderful owner!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2016

Rohail S.Accrington

The owner was very helpful and answered all of our queries, which is really saying something because we had a lot! She provided us with clear instructions and directions on how to reach the property and how to gain entry.

The property was clean and cosy. There were 13 of us and the place was definitely large enough to fit us in and provide for us. A few of us even got lost when walking around. The rooms were large and nicely set out. The two kitchens were filled with cutlery and appliances. The bathrooms were clean and well presented.

All in all, I would definitely recommend this place to all. The property was perfect for our needs, as we were a large group, and the owner was a pleasure to deal with.

Submitted Sep 7, 2016

Owner's Response:

Thank you for your kind words in your feedback.

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Windermere, Cumbria, UK

The entire Lodge by Lake Windermere in Windermere is within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria is within 5 minutes easy walking distance to Lake Windermere in Windermere within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria and within 5 minutes easy walking distance to churches, banks, post offices, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, wine bars, pubs, inns, hotels, independent specialist shops, supermarkets, stores (the home of Lakeland Plastics) in Windermere, boutiques, library, theatres, cinemas, art galleries, museums, and sports centres are all within 350 yards.

The Lodge is within 2 minutes easy strolling distance of villages, woods, and lakeshores and countless trails, moor land and fells with all the amenities the Lake District National Park has to offer. Holiday activities include: painting, riding, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, swimming, cycling, mountain biking, golfing and fell walking, or leisurely strolls beside the world-renowned Lake Windermere, the marina and steamer piers at Bowness-on-Windermere. A visit to the Lake District is not complete without a cruise on Lake Windermere, where boats can also be hired.

The many visitor attractions nearby include: Beatrice Potter's home and museum. Brockhole Visitors' Centre, Lake Aquarium at Lakeside at Newby Bridge is close by. Countless National Trust historical houses abound in this fascinating area with Blackwell, Holker Hall in Cartmel, Sizergh Castle, and Levens Hall to name but a few. The home of William Wordsworth, the poet is at Dove Cottage and William Wordsworth’s museum both close by in the Lakeland village of Grasmere with John Ruskin's elegant home at Brantwood and museum are both nearby in the Lakeland village of Coniston by Lake Coniston. Alfred Wainwright demonstrated his great love of the Lake District by his many feted walks on his much-loved Cumbrian Fells as he portrayed in his numerous celebrated illustrated travel guidebooks about the Lake District.

The Lodge provides access by means of the nearby A591 to the market towns of Kendal and A65 to Kirby Lonsdale. Close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and nearby to the M6 motorway to: Scotland, Carlisle, Penrith, and Lancaster (leading to the Port of Heysham with sailings to the Isle of Man with sailings to the Cities of Belfast in Northern Ireland and to Dublin in Southern Ireland). The M6 motorway to Preston, Manchester and Birmingham and nearby A1 motorway to the Cities of: Newcastle, Sunderland, York and Leeds. Windermere bus station and Windermere railway station, Oxenholme railway station and Kendal station are all close by with mainline rail connections to: Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports, Carlisle Airport, Barrow-in-Furness, Lancaster, Preston, Manchester, Manchester Airport, Liverpool, Liverpool Airport, North Wales and South Wales, London and to all the major London Airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and London City and channel sea ports, major rail stations and Euro Tunnel rail services to Europe.